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LG05 VDN

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,428 mi
Last recorded38,428 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 VDN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 38,428 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 37,368 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 37,368 miles

Road wheel fixing missing o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 36,566 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 36,302 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 36,027 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 34,448 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 31,434 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 31,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 28,532 miles

Speedo illumination not working correctly, however there is residual illumination provided via the instrument cluster

Pass 24 Mar 2017 27,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Upper engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,644 miles

engine cover fitted covering components

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 26,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted covering components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,640 miles

buckle on nsf and nsr wheels

restricted performance light on

Pass 25 Feb 2014 24,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 23,682 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,554 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,114 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,509 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,832 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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LG05 VDN is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 53,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG05 VDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG05 VDN registered?

LG05 VDN is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LG05 VDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 VDN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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